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Question on 5 proton treatments with ADT
I’m a 68 yr old male with a psa level of 17.3 grade group 2. My cancer is only in the prostate. I have been...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 5 days ago
New to Prostate cancer
67 yo, Prostate Cancer, Gleason 7, 4+3, PSA59, Will undergo Radiation + ADT, my Oncologist, who is treating me for Melanoma, not related to PC,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 31, 2025
A note from Richard Wassersug PhD About the use of estradiol over ADT
@overage asked this question I raised the question because of a notice in the book Androgen Deprivation Therapy, Third Edition, by Richard J. Wassersug et.al....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 22 10:55am
Alternate ADT drug shaking things up: Estrogen?
At my latest appointment with the oncologist who is managing my care during my 2 year ADT sentence, he said the prostate cancer specialists at...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 4 3:38pm
Optimal Duration of Hormone Therapy
Not a question, but a discussion item for the Group. This video from PCRI just dropped yesterday and reviews a JAMA study that focuses on...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 16 hours ago
Might fatigue be a symptom of prostate cancer?
I understand that several of the treatments, notably ADT, can cause this as a side effect, but has anyone experienced fatigue as a primary symptom...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 3 11:38am
Pain and stiffness in hands after ADT?
I was on Eligard, Aberaterone, and Prednisone for two years and had two radiation treatments for oligometistatic prostate cancer. Stopped ADT in January of this...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 4, 2025
How long do symptoms last after completing ADT?
I've completed radiation and 18 of 24 months of planned ADT (abiraterone + leupron) for high-risk but localized PC. My major side effects are fatigue,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 14, 2025
How long do the side effects of Lupron/Eligard last?
This Monday I am getting my number 3 and last injection of 6 month duration Eligard/Lupron. This is after 39 Proton Beam sessions which began...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 7 8:27pm
ADT only vs ADT chemo
My 74 year old husband has stage 4 prostrate cancer along with diabetes and heart disease. Surgery and radiation are no longer an option. They...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 23, 2025
ADT duration after Radiation
During the PCRI conference, talking about the side effect of radiation on the penis, a doctor stated that you should ask your oncologist what is...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 10, 2025
Lupron/enzalutamide side effects so severe after 36 wks. getting off
RP 2018, RT 2020, psa rising Mar2025. PSMA shows 3 small nodes in pelvic area but one so close to bowel stereotactic radiation too risky....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 12 10:49am
Hormone therapy before radiation treatment question....
Hello teammates... I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 65. PSA results were elevated at 12.5....Had the MRI's and biopsy done as well... PiRads...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 4 hours ago
Shortest term of ADT needed for G9, non metastatic PCA?
I’m 69 and been on Orgovyx and Zytiga for 5 weeks; and started my 40 radiation treatments a week ago. My side effects so far...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 25, 2024
Why is the experience of negative SE’s of ADT so variable…or are they?
Those of us who remain “treatment neophytes” are all about risk-reward, with heavy emphasis on zero risk. I’ve often wondered why some men seemingly breeze...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 28, 2025
Weighing the cancer risk reduction & quality-of-life cost of ADT?
My first post-prostatectomy PSA test this week came at < .02 as expected. I will meet with my urologist next week. Given my high risk...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 13 5:00pm
ADT and Insomnia: What's helps you sleep?
I have been on ADT for 3 1/2 months, and am beginning to have a problem with insomnia. A quick check with Dr. Google shows...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 18, 2023
Weight lifting and ADT
I have been on ADT for 9 months now, I have continued my weightlifting program all during this time, I have always lifted weights 4...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 25, 2025
Does relugolix (Orgovyx) break the blood brain barrier?
Wondering if Orgovyx and which other ADT's break the blood brain barrier? Some have side effects of dizziness and depression while others such as Degeralex...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 5, 2024
Recurrent prostate cancer after 7 years
My doc has suggested short term adt. ..Has anyone used short term ADT therapy. I’m concerned about the side effects. I’m also considering proton therapy...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 17, 2025